MINUTES FLORIDA BOARD OF COSMETOLOGY FLORIDAYS RESORT 12562 INTERNATIONAL DRIVE ORLANDO, FLORIDA 32821 January 23-24, 2012 Monday, January 23, 2012 The Board of Cosmetology meeting was called to order at approximately 9:00 a.m., by Chair Myra Jowers. Board Members Present Myra Jowers, Chair Suzanne Wilhoite Ginny Fincel, Vice Chair Laurel Ritenbaugh Monica Smith Board Members Absent Crystal Lackey Other Persons Present Robyn Barineau, Executive Director, Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) Rachel Clark, Assistant Attorney General, Office of the Attorney General (OAG) Kathleen Brown-Blake, Assistant General Counsel, Office of the General Counsel, DBPR Dustin Metz, Assistant General Counsel, Office of the General Counsel, DBPR Julie Rowland, Government Analyst, DBPR Heather Howard, Court Reporter Gus Ashoo, Bureau of Education and Testing (BET), DBPR Alex Bosque, BET, DBPR Mylette Perry, BET, DBPR Robert Powers, Pinellas Technical Education Center (PTEC) Gary Esquerre, Pearson VUE JoAnne Wingate, Pearson VUE Kay Kendrick, National Interstate Council of State Boards of Cosmetology (NIC) Sean Colton, Schroeder Measurement Technologies (SMT) Nhien Le Theresa Rivera Hien Nguyen Duyen Cao Dan Nguyen Mai Phan Tuyet Valerie Tucker Tonya Holton Guayxiu Lin The meeting was opened with a roll call and a quorum was established. Chair Jowers excused Ms. Crystal Lackey s absence from the meeting. Disciplinary Matters Voluntary Relinquishment Rhena Parker; Royal Palm Beach; Case No. 2010.020532 1
Mr. Dustin Metz, Assistant General Counsel, presented the case for consideration by the board. Ms. Monica Smith moved that the board accept the voluntary relinquishment of cosmetology license CL0099222 as resolution of this case. Ms. Laurel Ritenbaugh seconded the motion and the motion Informal Hearings Mr. Metz presented the following cases for consideration by the board. The Board found that the Respondent was properly served with the Administrative Complaint, that there was competent and substantial evidence to support the allegations as set forth in the Administrative Complaint and adopts them as the findings of fact and conclusions of the law of the board and imposed the penalties shown below: 10 Pretty Nails and More; Ft. Lauderdale; Case No. 2010.027991 The Respondent was not for the meeting. Ms. Ritenbaugh moved that the board impose a fine of $500 and costs of $491.74, to be paid over a period of six months, with the first payment of $491.74 due within 30 days of the final order and five monthly payments of $100 each. Ms. Smith seconded the motion and City Nails and Dan Nguyen; Port St. Lucie; Case Nos. 2010.053315 and 2010.058267 Mr. Dan Nguyen was present for the meeting and was sworn in by Ms. Heather Howard, Court Reporter. Vice Chair Ginny Fincel moved that the board impose a fine of $500 and costs of $245.11, to be paid over a period of six months, with the first payment of $245.11 due within 30 days of the final order and five monthly payments of $100 each, re-inspection within six months, plus six months stayed suspension against cosmetology salon license CE9962744 and nail specialist license FV572680. In the event the Respondent fails to comply with the terms of the final order, the stay shall be lifted and the cosmetology salon license and the nail specialist license will be suspended. Ms. Ritenbaugh seconded the motion and Classy Nails; Crestview; Case No. 2010.049514 The Respondent was not present for the meeting. Ms. Smith moved that the board impose a fine of $500 and costs of $64.80, to be paid over a period of six months, with the first payment of $64.80 due within 30 days of the final order and five monthly payments of $100 each. Ms. Ritenbaugh seconded the motion and Mitchell Guzman; Hollywood; Case No. 2010.054367 Mr. Guzman was not present for the meeting. Vice Chair Fincel moved that the board impose a fine of $500 and costs of $82.39, to be paid over a period of six months, with the first payment of $82.39 due within 30 days of the final order and five monthly payments of $100 each, plus six months stayed suspension against nail specialist license FV9568544. In the event the Respondent fails to comply with the terms of the final order, the stay shall be lifted and the nail specialist license will be suspended. Ms. Ritenbaugh seconded the motion and Nails & Beyond and Hien Nguyen; The Villages; Case Nos. 2010054068 and 2010.060377 Mr. Hien Nguyen and Ms. Barbara Nguyen were present for the meeting and were sworn in by the Court Reporter. Ms. Smith moved that the board impose a fine of $500 and costs of $416.73. Ms. Ritenbaugh seconded the motion and NT Nail-Tek; Stuart; Case No. 2010.045483 Ms. My Tien and Ms. Nhien Le were present for the meeting and were sworn in by the Court Reporter. Ms. Ritenbaugh moved that the board impose a fine of $600 and costs of $224.37, to be paid over a period of six months, with the first payment of $224.37 due within 30 days of the final order and five monthly payments of $120 each. Ms. Smith seconded the motion and the motion Tuyet Phan and Red Nails; Pembroke Pines; Case Nos. 2010.052134 and 2010.046863 2
Ms. Tuyet Phan was present for the meeting and was sworn in by the Court Reporter. Ms. Ritenbaugh moved that the board impose a fine of $500 and costs of $217.27, to be paid over a period of six months, with the first payment of $217.27 due within 30 days of the final order and five monthly payments of $100 each. Vice Chair Fincel seconded the motion and the motion passed Francesca Sara Silva Rollo; Jacksonville; Case No. 2010.044727 Ms. Rollo was not present for the meeting. Ms. Ritenbaugh moved that the board impose a fine of $1,000 and costs of $27.84, to be paid over a period of six months, with the first payment of $27.84 due within 30 days of the final order and five monthly payments of $200 each. Ms. Smith seconded the motion and Rose Nails; Destin; Case No. 2010.057366 The Respondent was not present for the meeting. Ms. Smith moved that the board impose a fine of $500 and costs of $114.92. Ms. Ritenbaugh seconded the motion and the motion passed SharpCuts Inc.; Atlantic Beach; Case No. 2010.036629 fine of $250 and costs of $233.36, plus six months suspension against cosmetology salon license CE9959534. Vice Chair Fincel seconded the motion and Village Nail Spa and Vu Nguyen; West Palm Beach; Case Nos. 2010.042217 and 2010.036614 The Respondents were not present for the meeting. Vice Chair Fincel moved that the board impose a fine of $500 and costs of $302.32, to be paid over a period of six months, with the first payment of $302.32 due within 30 days of the final order and five monthly payments of $100 each, re-inspection within six months, plus six months stayed suspension against cosmetology salon license CE9966474 and nail specialist license FV563411. In the event the Respondents fail to comply with the terms of the final order, the stay shall be lifted and the cosmetology salon license and the nail specialist license will be suspended. Ms. Ritenbaugh seconded the motion and the motion passed Wonder Nails; West Palm Beach; Case No. 2010.013127 The Respondent was not present for the meeting. Ms. Smith moved that the board impose a fine of $1,000 and costs of $184.22, to be paid over a period of six months, with the first payment of $184.22 due within 30 days of the final order and five monthly payments of $200 each. Ms. Ritenbaugh seconded the motion and Motion for Waiver of Rights and Final Order Mr. Metz presented the following cases for consideration by the board. The Board found that the Respondent was properly served with the Administrative Complaint, the Respondent failed to respond within 21 days thereby waiving their right to elect a hearing in this matter, that the board accept the allegations as stated in the Administrative Complaint and adopt them as the findings of fact and conclusions of law of the board and imposed the penalties shown below: Guadalupe Arredondo; Cutler Bay; Case No. 2010.027799 Ms. Arredondo was not present for the meeting. Ms. Ritenbaugh moved that the board impose a fine of $500 and costs of $232.72, to be paid over a period of six months, with the first payment of $232.72 due within 30 days of the final order and five monthly payments of $100 each. Ms. Smith seconded the motion and Tyrone Brooks; Daytona Beach; Case No. 2011.010518 3
Mr. Brooks was not present for the meeting. Ms. Smith moved that the board impose a fine of $500 and costs of $276.36. Ms. Ritenbaugh seconded the motion and Caprice Salon and Spa; Sunny Isles Beach; Case No. 2010.047794 The Respondent was not present for the meeting. Ms. Smith moved that the board impose a fine of $1,000 and costs of $72.94, plus suspension against cosmetology salon license CE9961532 until all outstanding fines and costs are paid. Vice Chair Fincel seconded the motion and the motion passed City Nails and Guang Xiu Lin; Port St. Lucie; Case Nos. 2010.042939 and 2010.047386 Ms. Guang Lin and Ms. Susan Taylor were present for the meeting and were sworn in by the Court Reporter. Vice Chair Fincel moved that the board impose a fine of $500 and costs of $228.77, and re-inspection within six months. Ms. Ritenbaugh seconded the motion and the motion passed Clippers; Tallahassee; Case No. 2010.054065 The Respondent was not present for the meeting. Vice Chair Fincel moved that the board impose a fine of $500 and costs of $89.80, to be paid over a period of six months, with the first payment of $89.90 due within 30 days of the final order and five monthly payments of $100 each, re-inspection within six months, plus six months stayed suspension against cosmetology license CE9966247. In the event the Respondent fails to comply with the terms of the final order, the stay shall be lifted and the cosmetology salon license will be suspended. Ms. Ritenbaugh seconded the motion and the motion Morelia Croes; Miami; Case No. 2010.057945 Ms. Croes was not present for the meeting. Ms. Smith moved that the board impose a fine of $500 and costs of $244.87, plus suspension against nail specialist license FV9562148 until all outstanding fines and costs are paid. Vice Chair Fincel seconded the motion and the motion passed Da Vi Nails USA; Perry; Case No. 2010.043773 fine of $300 and costs of $377.22, to be paid over a period of six months, with the first payment of $377.22 due within 30 days of the final order and five monthly payments of $60 each, re-inspection within six months, plus six months stayed suspension against cosmetology salon license CE9977292. In the event the Respondent fails to comply with the terms of the final order, the stay shall be lifted and the cosmetology salon license will be suspended. Ms. Smith seconded the motion and the motion Daniela s Hair Artist; Miami; Case No. 2010054428 The Respondent was not present for the meeting. Ms. Smith moved that the board impose a fine of $500 and costs of $59.27, plus suspension against cosmetology salon license CE9953528 until all outstanding fines and costs are paid. Ms. Ritenbaugh seconded the motion and the motion passed Elocin Hair Therapy; Spring Hill; Case No. 2010.060305 fine of $500 and costs of $77.09, plus suspension against cosmetology salon license CE9961892 until all outstanding fines and costs are paid. Ms. Smith seconded the motion and the motion passed Nethy Evans; Hollywood; Case No. 2010.029890 Ms. Evans was not present for the meeting. Ms. Ritenbaugh moved that the board impose a fine of $500 and costs of $90.90, to be paid over a period of six months, with the first payment of $90.90 due within 30 days of the final order and five monthly payments of $100 each. Ms. Smith seconded the motion and 4
Octavia Fairley; Orlando; Case No. 2010.042972 Ms. Fairley was not present for the meeting. Vice Chair Fincel moved that the board impose a fine of $500 and costs of $135.56, to be paid over a period of six months, with the first payment of $135.56 due within 30 days of the final order and five monthly payments of $100 each. Ms. Ritenbaugh seconded the motion and Tikisha Gobourne; Altamonte; Case No. 2010.035362 Ms. Gobourne was not present for the meeting. Ms. Ritenbaugh moved that the board impose a fine of $500 and costs of $156.44, plus suspension against cosmetology license CL1195241 until all outstanding fines and costs are paid. Vice Chair Fincel seconded the motion and the motion passed Linh Hoang; St. Petersburg; Case No. 2011.001123 Ms. Hoang was not present for the meeting. Ms. Smith moved that the board impose a fine of $500 and costs of $223.19, plus suspension against full specialist license FS868142 until all outstanding fines and costs are paid. Ms. Ritenbaugh seconded the motion and Honeycomb Hair Salon; Orlando; Case No. 2010.031926 fine of $500 and costs of $230.84. Ms. Smith seconded the motion and the motion passed L.A. Nails and Duyen Thanh Cao; Delray Beach; Case Nos. 2010.062324 and 2011.003851 Ms. Than Nguyen and Mr. Jeremy Logan were present for the meeting and were sworn in by the Court Reporter. Ms. Ritenbaugh moved that the board impose a fine of $500 and costs of $161.33. Ms. Smith seconded the motion and Latashia s Hairbraiding and Training; Tampa; Case No. 2010.033322 fine of $700 and costs of $203.71, to be paid over a period of six months, with the first payment of $203.71 due within 30 days of the final order and five monthly payments of $140 each, plus revocation of course provider registration PVD 228 for hair braiding, hair wrapping and body wrapping courses. Ms. Smith seconded the motion and Legacy Hair Salon; Orlando; Case No. 2010.058877 Mr. Metz requested that this case be pulled from the agenda. Cynthia Miller; Greenville; Case No. 2011.017371 Ms. Miller was not present for the meeting. Ms. Ritenbaugh moved that the board impose a fine of $500 and costs of $242.35, plus suspension against cosmetology license CL1201122 until all outstanding fines and costs are paid. Vice Chair Fincel seconded the motion and the motion passed Nandy Unisex Beauty Salon; N. Miami; Case No. 2010.047786 fine of $500 and costs of $69.56, re-inspection within six months, plus suspension against cosmetology salon license CE9971061. Vice Chair Fincel seconded the motion and the motion Nobe Beauty Salon; Miami; Case No. 2010.058027 The Respondent was not present for the meeting. Ms. Smith moved that the board impose a fine of $500 and costs of $69.02, plus suspension against cosmetology salon license CE9979380 until all outstanding fines and costs are paid. Ms. Ritenbaugh seconded the motion and the motion passed Tuan Ngo; Bradenton; Case No. 2010.024052 5
Mr. Ngo was not present for the meeting. Ms. Smith moved that the board impose a fine of $500 and costs of $169.63, plus suspension against nail specialist license FV9567826 until all outstanding fines and costs are paid. Ms. Ritenbaugh seconded the motion and the motion Claretta Pickering; Tallahassee; Case No. 2010.057253 Ms. Pickering was not present for the meeting. Ms. Ritenbaugh moved that the board impose a fine of $500 and costs of $314.64, to be paid over a period of six months, with the first payment of $314.64 due within 30 days of the final order and five monthly payments of $100 each. Ms. Smith seconded the motion and (The) Prime Cuts Salons; Palm Beach Gardens; Case No. 2010.044747 fine of $800 and costs of $154.84, plus suspension against cosmetology salon license CE9966797 until all outstanding fines and costs are paid. Vice Chair Fincel seconded the motion and the motion Reflections Hair Salon Inc.; Perry; Case No. 2010.044657 Ms. Tonya Holton was present for the meeting and was sworn in by the Court Reporter. Vice Chair Fincel moved that the board impose a fine of $550 and costs of $322.89, to be paid over a period of six months, with the first payment of $322.89 due within 30 days of the final order and five monthly payments of $110 each. Ms. Ritenbaugh seconded the motion and Theresa Rivera; Largo; Case No. 2010.012156 Ms. Rivera was present for the meeting and was sworn in by the Court Reporter. Ms. Ritenbaugh moved that the board impose a fine of $500 and costs of $220.94, to be paid over a period of six months, with the first payment of $220.94 due within 30 days of the final order and five monthly payments of $100 each. Ms. Smith seconded the motion and Raylsa Roman; Orlando; Case No. 2010.015045 Ms. Roman was not present for the meeting. Ms. Ritenbaugh moved that the board impose a fine of $500 and costs of $142.33, to be paid over a period of six months, with the first payment of $142.33 due within 30 days of the final order and five monthly payments of $100 each. Ms. Smith seconded the motion and Sakura Nail Spa; Gainesville; Case No. 2010.054076 The Respondent was not present for the meeting. Ms. Smith moved that the board impose a fine of $500 and costs of $134.72, to be paid over a period of six months, with the first payment of $134.72 due within 30 days of the final order and five monthly payments of $100 each. Ms. Ritenbaugh seconded the motion and Sky Nails; Ocala; Case No. 2010.041285 fine of $500 and costs of $124.90, to be paid over a period of six months, with the first payment of $124.90 due within 30 days of the final order and five monthly payments of $100 each, re-inspection within six months, plus six months stayed suspension against cosmetology salon license CE9957917. In the event the Respondent fails to comply with the terms of the final order, the stay shall be lifted and the cosmetology salon license will be suspended. Ms. Smith seconded the motion and the motion T & L Nails & Spa and Tony Pham; Sebastian; Case Nos. 2010.055895 and 2010.061345 The Respondents were not present for the meeting. Ms. Ritenbaugh moved that the board impose a fine of $500 and costs of $212.83, to be paid over a period of six months, with the first payment of $212.83 due within 30 days of the final order and five monthly payments of $100 each, re-inspection within six months, plus six months stayed suspension against cosmetology salon license CE9969774 6
and nail specialist license FV9543921. In the event the Respondents fail to comply with the terms of the final order, the stay shall be lifted and the cosmetology salon license and nail specialist license will be suspended. Ms. Smith seconded the motion and Trendsetterz, LLC; Tallahassee; Case No. 2010.057529 The Respondent was not present for the meeting. Vice Chair Fincel moved that the board impose a fine of $1,500 and costs of $87.28, to be paid over a period of six months, with the first payment of $87.28 due within 30 days of the final order and five monthly payments of $300 each, re-inspection within six months, plus six months stayed suspension against cosmetology salon license CE9975276. In the event the Respondent fails to comply with the terms of the final order, the stay shall be lifted and the cosmetology salon license will be suspended. Ms. Ritenbaugh seconded the motion and the motion VIP; Jacksonville; Case No. 2010.055455 The Respondent was not present for the meeting. Vice Chair Fincel moved that the board impose a fine of $500 and costs of $105.38. Ms. Ritenbaugh seconded the motion and the motion passed V Nails; Miami; Case No. 2010.054388 The Respondent was not present for the meeting. Vice Chair Fincel moved that the board impose a fine of $500 and costs of $62.66, to be paid over a period of six months, with the first payment of $62.66 due within 30 days of the final order and five monthly payments of $100 each, plus suspension against cosmetology salon license CE9978933 until all outstanding fines and costs are paid. Ms. Ritenbaugh seconded the motion and Settlement Stipulations Golden Nails Inc. and Phan My Nguyen; West Palm Beach; Case Nos. 2011.013267 and 2011.019451 The Respondents were not present for the meeting. Ms. Ritenbaugh moved that the board adopt the Stipulation of the parties as the board s final action in this matter and incorporate it and all of its terms into a final order and impose a fine of $550 and costs of $244.05, to be paid over a period of six months, with the first payment of $244.05 due within 30 days of the final order and five monthly payments of $110 each. Ms. Smith seconded the motion and Pro Nails and Marie Ha; Ft. Pierce; Case Nos. 2011.008978 and 2011.013425 The Respondent was not present for the meeting. Ms. Ritenbaugh moved that the board adopt the Stipulation of the parties as the board s final action in this matter and incorporate it and all of its terms into a final order and impose a fine of $850 and costs of $238.83, to be paid over a period of six months, with the first payment of $238.83 due within 30 days of the final order and five monthly payments of $170 each. Ms. Smith seconded the motion and Sur La Mer Salon and Valerie Glupczynski-Tucker; Vero Beach; Case Nos. 2011.010889 and 2011.013434 Ms. Valerie Glupczynski-Tucker was present for the meeting and was sworn in by the Court Reporter. Ms. Ritenbaugh moved that the board adopt the Stipulation of the parties as the board s final action in this matter and incorporate it and all of its terms into a final order and impose a fine of $400 and costs of $298.83, to be paid over a period of six months, with the first payment of $298.83 due within 30 days of the final order and five monthly payments of $80 each. Ms. Smith seconded the motion and Tropical Nails; Destin; Case No. 2010.060891 The Respondent was not present for the meeting. Ms. Ritenbaugh moved that the board adopt the Stipulation of the parties as the board s final action in this matter and incorporate it and all of its terms into a final order and impose a fine of $500 and costs of $128.27, to be paid over a period of six months, with the first payment of $128.27 due within 30 days of the final order and five monthly payments of $100 each. Ms. Smith seconded the motion and 7
VIP Nail Salon and Chuong H. Le; Palm City; Case Nos. 2011.016733 and 2011.020988 The Respondents were not present for the meeting. Ms. Ritenbaugh moved that the board adopt the Stipulation of the parties as the board s final action in this matter and incorporate it and all of its terms into a final order and impose a fine of $650 and costs of $255.87, to be paid over a period of six months, with the first payment of $255.87 due within 30 days of the final order and five monthly payments of $130 each. Ms. Smith seconded the motion and Department Attorney Report Mr. Metz informed the board that as of January 6, 2012, there were 314 open cosmetology cases in the legal section. New Business Cosmetology Examination Presentations National Interstate Council of State Boards of Cosmetology (NIC) Ms. Kay Kendrick, President, (NIC), and Mr. Sean Colton, Shroeder Measurement Technologies, shared a PowerPoint presentation on the NIC national cosmetology examination. Bureau of Education and Testing (BET) and Pearson VUE Mr. Gus Ashoo, Chief, (BET), Mr. Alex Bosque, BET, Ms. Mylette Perry, BET, Mr. Gary Esquerre, Pearson VUE, and Ms. JoAnne Wingate, Pearson VUE, shared a PowerPoint presentation on the Department s cosmetology examination. Adjournment There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at approximately 3:15 p.m. Tuesday, January 24, 2012 The Board of Cosmetology meeting was called to order at approximately 9:00 a.m., by Ms. Myra Jowers, Chair. Board Members Present Myra Jowers, Chair Ginny Fincel, Vice Chair Laurel Ritenbaugh Monica Smith Suzanne Wilhoite Board Members Absent Crystal Lackey Other Persons Present Robyn Barineau, Executive Director, Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) Rachel Clark, Assistant Attorney General, Office of the Attorney General (OAG) Julie Rowland, Government Analyst, DBPR Heather Howard, Court Reporter Robert M. Martinez Robert S. Powers Lismarie Calderon Brendaliz Rodriguez Diana Richardson Ana Lima 8
Bonnie Poole, Florida Cosmetology Association The meeting was opened with a roll call and a quorum was established. Chair Jowers excused Ms. Crystal Lackey s absence from the meeting. Vice Chair Ginny Fincel moved to approve the minutes from the October 24-25, 2011, board meeting. Ms. Laurel Ritenbaugh seconded the motion and Ms. Monica Smith moved to approve the minutes from the November 29, 2011, board meeting. Ms. Ritenbaugh seconded the motion and Applications Licensure Applications Informal Hearing Lismarie Calderon / Puerto Rico Ms. Robyn Barineau, Executive Director, noted that the licensure application was denied at the October 25, 2011, board meeting based on inconsistent documentation and for failure to demonstrate that the she meets the requirements of Section 477.019, Florida Statutes, and Rules 61G5-18.007 and/or 61G5-18.001, Florida Administrative Code. Ms. Lismarie Calderon and Mr. Oscar Rodriguez were present for the board meeting and were sworn in by Ms. Heather Howard, Court Reporter. After review, Ms. Ritenbaugh moved to approve the application. Ms. Suzanne Wilhoite seconded the motion and Initial Review Cristian David Altamirano / Puerto Rico Mr. Altamirano was not present for the meeting. After review, Ms. Ritenbaugh moved to deny the application as the application contains inconsistent documentation and fails to demonstrate that the applicant meets the requirements of Section 477.019, Florida Statutes, and Rules 61G5-18.007 and/or 61G5-18.001, Florida Administrative Code. Ms. Smith seconded the motion and the motion Marlen Del Soccorro Castaneda Alvarez / Puerto Rico Ms. Alvarez was not present for the meeting. After review, Vice Chair Fincel moved to deny the application as the application contains inconsistent documentation and fails to demonstrate that the applicant meets the requirements of Section 477.019, Florida Statutes, and Rules 61G5-18.007 and/or 61G5-18.001, Florida Administrative Code. Ms. Wilhoite seconded the motion and the motion Jose Victor Calderon-Perez / Puerto Rico Mr. Calderon-Perez was not present for the meeting. After review, Ms. Ritenbaugh moved to deny the application as the application contains inconsistent documentation and fails to demonstrate that the applicant meets the requirements of Section 477.019, Florida Statutes, and Rules 61G5-18.007 and/or 61G5-18.001, Florida Administrative Code. Ms. Wilhoite seconded the motion and the motion Maura Ferrera / Puerto Rico Ms. Ferrera was not present for the meeting. After review, Ms. Ritenbaugh moved to deny the application as the application contains inconsistent documentation and fails to demonstrate that the applicant meets the requirements of Section 477.019, Florida Statutes, and Rules 61G5-18.007 and/or 61G5-18.001, Florida Administrative Code. Ms. Wilhoite seconded the motion and the motion Gladys Gonzalez / Puerto Rico 9
Ms. Gonzalez was not present for the meeting. After review, Ms. Ritenbaugh moved to deny the application as the application contains inconsistent documentation and fails to demonstrate that the applicant meets the requirements of Section 477.019, Florida Statutes, and Rules 61G5-18.007 and/or 61G5-18.001, Florida Administrative Code. Ms. Wilhoite seconded the motion and the motion Ana M. Lima / (Puerto Rico evaluation) Ms. Ana Lima and Ms. Nilsa Canaveral were present for the meeting and were sworn in by the Court Reporter. After review, Vice Chair Fincel moved to deny the application as the application contains inconsistent documentation and fails to demonstrate that the applicant meets the requirements of Section 477.019, Florida Statutes, and Rules 61G5-18.007 and/or 61G5-18.001, Florida Administrative Code. Ms. Wilhoite seconded the motion and Maria A. Millan / Puerto Rico Ms. Millan was not present for the meeting. After review, Ms. Ritenbaugh moved to approve the application. Ms. Wilhoite seconded the motion and Brendaliz Rodriguez / Puerto Rico Ms. Rodriguez and Mr. Luis Ramos were present for the meeting and were sworn in by the Court Reporter. After review, Ms. Ritenbaugh moved to approve the application. Ms. Wilhoite seconded the motion and the motion passed with Ms. Ritenbaugh voting against the motion. Marlene Rodriguez / Puerto Rico Ms. Rodriguez was not present for the meeting. After review, Vice Chair Fincel moved to deny the application as the application contains inconsistent documentation and fails to demonstrate that the applicant meets the requirements of Section 477.019, Florida Statutes, and Rules 61G5-18.007 and/or 61G5-18.001, Florida Administrative Code. Ms. Smith seconded the motion and the motion Carla M. Zorrilla / Puerto Rico Ms. Zorrilla was not present for the meeting. After review, Vice Chair Fincel moved to deny the application as the application contains inconsistent documentation and fails to demonstrate that the applicant meets the requirements of Section 477.019, Florida Statutes, and Rules 61G5-18.007 and/or 61G5-18.001, Florida Administrative Code. Ms. Ritenbaugh seconded the motion and the motion and was sworn in by the Court Reporter. Initial HIV/AIDS Courses Initial Review The Esthetics Association Florida Gwendolyn Croskey Continuing Education Provider and s Initial Review Beauty and Health Institute 16-Hour Continuing Education 16 Hours Live Group Study/Home Study 10
After review, Ms. Ritenbaugh moved to approve the application. Ms. Wilhoite seconded the motion and ContinuingCosmetolgy.com FL 2 Hour HIV/AIDS CE Course 2 Hours Internet/Home Study After review, Ms. Smith moved to approve the application. Ms. Ritenbaugh seconded the motion and Cinderella Hair Extensions Provider Application Cinderella Hair Extensions 4 Hours Cosmetology Conference/Trade Show After review, Ms. Smith moved to approve the course provider application. Ms. Ritenbaugh seconded the motion and the motion passes After review, Ms. Ritenbaugh moved to deny the course application based on the course being product driven. Ms. Smith seconded the motion and Dermastart, Inc. Provider Application Understanding Chemical Peels 6 Hours Live Group Study After review, Ms. Smith moved to approve the course provider application. Ms. Ritenbaugh seconded the motion and After review, Ms. Smith moved to approve the application with the following contingency: remove disclaimer statement from the course outline. The correction must be submitted to the Executive Director within 30 days of the date of the order for approval. Ms. Ritenbaugh seconded the motion and Exotica Academy Inc. Continuing Education 16 Hours Live Group Study/Home Study/Cosmetology Conference/Trade Show/Internet After review, Ms. Ritenbaugh moved to approve the application with the following contingency: add reference dates to the course outline. The correction must be submitted to the Executive Director within 30 days of the date of the order for approval. Ms. Smith seconded the motion and the motion Exotica Academy Inc. HIV/AIDS 2 Hours Live Group Study/Home Study/Cosmetology Conference/TradeShow/Internet After review, Ms. Ritenbaugh moved to approve the application with the following contingency: add reference dates to the course outline. The correction must be submitted to the Executive Director within 30 days of the date of the order for approval. Ms. Smith seconded the motion and the motion Exotica Academy Inc. Chemical Makeup 2 Hours Live Group Study/Home Study/Cosmetology Conference/Trade Show/Internet After review, Ms. Ritenbaugh moved to approve the application with the following contingency: add reference dates to the course outline. The correction must be submitted to the Executive Director within 30 days of the date of the order for approval. Ms. Smith seconded the motion and the motion 11
Exotica Academy Inc. Environmental Issues 1 Hour Live Group Study/Home Study/Cosmetology Conference/Trade Show/Internet After review, Ms. Ritenbaugh moved to approve the application with the following contingency: add reference dates to the course outline. The correction must be submitted to the Executive Director within 30 days of the date of the order for approval. Ms. Smith seconded the motion and the motion Patti Biro and Associates Provider Application Integrating Wellness Services in the Spa, Salon and Health Care Worlds 6 Hours Live Group Study After review, Ms. Ritenbaugh moved to approve the course provider application. Ms. Smith seconded the motion and the motion passes After review, Ms. Smith moved to approve the application. Ms. Ritenbaugh seconded the motion and Robert M. Martinez Provider Application Continuing Education for Cosmetologists 16 Hours Live Group Study/Home Study/Cosmetology Conference/Trade Show Mr. Robert Martinez was present for the meeting. After review, Ms. Smith moved to approve the course provider application. Vice Chair Fincel seconded the motion and the motion passed Osmosis Pure Medical Skincare Osmosis Skin Transformation System Seminar 8 Hours Live Group Study After review, Ms. Smith moved to deny the course application based on the course being product driven. Vice Chair Fincel seconded the motion and Applications for Body Wrapping Courses Informal Hearing Skin Geeks Ms. Barineau noted that the application was denied at the October 25, 2011, board meeting, based on the course content being outside of the scope of practice for a body wrapping registration, and references to the use of alcohol as a disinfectant. After review, Ms. Ritenbaugh moved to uphold the denial based on the course content being outside of the scope of practice for a body wrapping registration. Ms. Wilhoite seconded the motion and Initial Review Danik Beauty Academy After review, Vice Chair Fincel moved to deny the application based on references to the use of formalin and alcohol as a disinfectant, and outdated reference materials. Ms. Smith seconded the motion and Ellen Delaney 12
After review, Ms. Smith moved to approve the application. Ms. Wilhoite seconded the motion and the motion Health From Nature Corp. After review, Ms. Smith moved to deny the application based on the course content being outside of the scope of practice of Florida Board of Cosmetology licensees, and improper references to fat loss and weight loss. Ms. Wilhoite seconded the motion and Soro s Body Wrapping Spalon Techniques LLC. Applications for Hair Braiding Courses Initial Review Beauty of Sarah Braid Center After review, Ms. Smith moved to approve the application with the following contingency: add course number to the course completion certificate. The correction must be submitted to the Executive Director within 30 days of the date of the order for approval. Ms. Wilhoite seconded the motion and Cosmo African Hair Braiding After review, Ms. Smith moved to deny the application based on outdated reference materials, reference to the use of alcohol and phenols as a disinfectant, and improper methods of sanitation and disinfection procedures. Ms. Wilhoite seconded the motion and Fanta Sanoko After review, Ms. Smith moved to approve the application. Chair Jowers seconded the motion and Gwendolyn Croskey Hair Braiding By Coya After review, Ms. Smith moved to approve the application. Ms. Ritenbaugh seconded the motion and In His Image Studio Soro s Hair Braiding Top 2 Bottom 13
Applications for Hair Wrapping Courses Initial Review Beauty of Sarah Braid Center After review, Ms. Ritenbaugh moved to approve the application with the following contingency: striking the word braiding in the course outline and replacing it with wrapping. The correction must be submitted to the Executive Director within 30 days of the date of the order for approval. Ms. Wilhoite seconded the motion and Gwendolyn Croskey After review, Ms. Ritenbaugh moved to approve the application. Vice Chair Fincel seconded the motion and In His Image Studio Phenomenal Hair Gallery After review, Vice Chair Fincel moved to approve the application with the following contingencies: strike all references to stimulating the scalp from the course outline, and striking the word braiding in the course outline and replacing it with wrapping. The corrections must be submitted to the Executive Director within 30 days of the date of the order for approval. Ms. Wilhoite seconded the motion and Soro s Hair Wrapping After review, Ms. Smith moved to approve the application. Ms. Ritenbaugh seconded the motion and Top 2 Bottom New Business Petition for Waiver and Variance Planet Fitness After discussion, the board denied the variance and rule waiver request filed by Planet Fitness relating to Rule 61G5-2,992(4), Florida Administrative Code Salon Requirements. Planet Fitness requested that the square footage in their salon be 120 rather than the required 200 square feet. OSHA Notice - Updates Regarding Brazilian Blowout The board discussed the warning information and will continue to monitor this issue. Ms. Barineau noted that the OSHA alert had been posted on the board s website. Other Business Executive Director s Report Financial Report for Year Ending September 2011 Ms. Barineau reported that the balance in the board s operating account as of September 30, 2011, was over $1.3 million, and the balance in their unlicensed activity account was over $1.6 million for the same period. National-Interstate Council (NIC) Newsletter September/October 2011 Ms. Barineau informed the board that the September/October NIC Newsletter was included in the agenda for informational purposes. Florida Board of Cosmetology Newsletter August 2011 14
Ms. Barineau informed the board that the Board of Cosmetology Newsletter was included in the agenda for informational purposes. Leslie Roste Barbacide Ms. Barineau informed the board that Ms. Leslie Roste would be present for the April 2012 board meeting in Daytona Beach. Board Attorney Report Rule 61G5-29.001(3), Florida Administrative Code - Definitions The board approved the following amendment to Rule 61G5-29.001(3), Florida Administrative Code - Definitions, and they agreed that there would be no negative impact on small business nor would there likely be any increase in regulatory costs in excess of $200,000 in the aggregate within one year after implementation: (3) Facials means: (a) The the massaging or treating of the face, neck, skin or scalp with or without the use of mechanical devices using oils, creams, lotions or other cosmetic products, which are used to cleanse and condition the skin, to prevent or correct problems or conditions of the face, and neck, and scalp and to color and beautify the face, and neck, and scalp or enhance their features; and, skin care services for the body. (b) Skin care services for the body as defined in Section 477.013(13), F.S. Facials shall be performed only by individuals licensed pursuant to Sections 477.019 and 477.0201, F.S., and performed in schools licensed pursuant to Chapter 1005, F.S., or salons licensed pursuant to Section 477.025, F.S. Regulation Report Complaints and Investigative Statistics July 2011 December 2011 Ms. Barineau informed the board that the Complaints and Investigative Statistics Report was included in the agenda for informational purposes. Bureau of Education and Testing Cosmetology Examination Summary January 2011 December2011 Ms. Barineau informed the board that the Cosmetology Examination Summary was included in the agenda for informational purposes. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at approximately 11:40 a.m. 15